DIY: Whole navigation System!
bump, just tagging this thread for the full dashboard removal process posted at the beginning of this thread, and from way back in the early years too
pretty much required for maintenance/repair of the HVAC system, heater core, ac evap, etc. because the only way to access any of that requires pulling seats, console, dropping steering and so on unto you can finally pull the whole dash assembly itself out to access the hvac unit positioned dead in the front center under it
not looking forward to this at all
it’s a long, aggravating job 
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
b. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
c. Side panels (See SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
d. Lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
e. Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
f. Steering shaft installation nuts (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
g. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1 Nut
2 Bolt A
3 Bracket
4 Cap
5 Bolt B
WARNING:
• Removing the dashboard without supporting it can be dangerous. The dashboard may fall and
injure you. Always perform the following procedure with at least another person.
4. Remove the dashboard.
5. Take the dashboard off from the front driver-side door opening.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
DASHBOARD DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Center panel module (See CENTER PANEL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
b. Passenger-side air bag module (See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
c. Instrument cluster (See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
d. A/C unit (See A/C UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
e. Blower unit (See BLOWER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
3. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
.
pretty much required for maintenance/repair of the HVAC system, heater core, ac evap, etc. because the only way to access any of that requires pulling seats, console, dropping steering and so on unto you can finally pull the whole dash assembly itself out to access the hvac unit positioned dead in the front center under it
not looking forward to this at all
it’s a long, aggravating job 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
b. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
c. Side panels (See SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
d. Lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
e. Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
f. Steering shaft installation nuts (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
g. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1 Nut
2 Bolt A
3 Bracket
4 Cap
5 Bolt B
WARNING:
• Removing the dashboard without supporting it can be dangerous. The dashboard may fall and
injure you. Always perform the following procedure with at least another person.
4. Remove the dashboard.
5. Take the dashboard off from the front driver-side door opening.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
DASHBOARD DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Center panel module (See CENTER PANEL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
b. Passenger-side air bag module (See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
c. Instrument cluster (See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
d. A/C unit (See A/C UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
e. Blower unit (See BLOWER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
3. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
.
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Gps system
hey, i'm trying to install the original gps system in the rx8, i've already dismantled the interior, does anyone know if i only need the cables that are part of the gps, or do i need all the electrical installation inside the car?
Because from what I've seen some GPS cables go to places and chips that seem to have nothing to do with the GPS system.
HELP.
Because from what I've seen some GPS cables go to places and chips that seem to have nothing to do with the GPS system.
HELP.
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